Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Devil's Gate bridge, Georgetown Loop
- View of the Devil's Gate bridge on the Georgetown Loop near Georgetown (Clear Creek County), Colorado. A Colorado Central locomotive and passenger cars sit on the elevated bridge. Shows a Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company train on the...
- Colorado Central Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company--1880-1900.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Clear Creek...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Royal Gorge, at the bridge
- Men pose near a Denver and Rio Grande locomotive and caboose beside the Arkansas River in Royal Gorge (Fremont County), Colorado. A man stands on a rock in the river. Hanging bridge, a railroad suspension bridge, is in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Arkansas River--1880-1900.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont County--1880-1900.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Fremont...
- [between 1881 and 1900?]
- Ouray-Silverton toll road, Uncompaghre [sic] bridge (around the circle)
- A view of the Otto Mears Ouray to Silverton toll road and a bridge in Uncompahgre Gorge (Ouray County), Colorado. A man in a horse-drawn carriage poses on a bridge. A log building is nearby. Shows a waterfall above a river.
- Ouray County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Uncompahgre Gorge (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Toll roads--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.
- [between 1884 and 1900?]
- Bridge above Devil's Gate, U.P. Ry.
- Passengers from a Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company narrow gauge train stand near the tracks and near Clear Creek as a Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Company train passes overhead on the high bridge near Georgetown (Clear...
- Colorado and Southern Railway--1890-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company--1890-1900.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Clear Creek...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Pecos bridge
- View of the Pecos High Bridge over the Pecos River in Val Verde County, Texas. Shows the Southern Pacific iron railroad bridge over the Pecos River. Stone support columns are beside the river. A group of people stands at the edge of the canyon near...
- Southern Pacific Railroad Company--1890-1910.; Pecos River (N.M. and Tex.)--1890-1910.; Val Verde County (Tex.)--1890-1910.; Canyons--Texas--Val Verde County--1890-1910.; Railroad bridges--Texas--Val Verde County--1890-1910.; Rivers--Texas--Val...
- [between 1892 and 1905?]
- State Bridge, Colo. road bridge
- A state Highway 131 bridge spans the Colorado River and the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad near State Bridge, Eagle County, Colorado.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1970-1980.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1970-1980.; State Bridge (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bridges--Colorado--State Bridge--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- Natural Bridge looking under arch
- A group of men sit and stand under a sandstone natural bridge at Mesa Verde National Park, Montezuma County, Colorado. One man stands on a rock and holds an oblong object in the air. A wooden ladder rests against one end of the bridge. Shrubs grow...
- Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; National Parks & reserves--Colorado--1910-1920.; Rock formations--Colorado--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Caroline /Natural Bridges S. E. Utah
- View of the Caroline Bridge (later to be renamed Kachina Bridge) in Natural Bridges National Park, Utah. The sandstone bridge rock formation spans 206 feet in White Canyon among trees and scrub bushes. Other rock ledges visible in the distance.
- Natural bridges--Utah--1900-1910.; Kachina Bridge (Utah)--1900-1910.; Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1900-1910.; Rock formations--Utah--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1908?]
- D&RG 5-span iron truss bridge #423A spanning the Grand (Colorado) River on the Montrose line at Grand Junction, Colorado
- View west of an iron truss bridge crossing the Colorado River on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Montrose line at Grand Junction, Colorado; people and horses are on a sand bar.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.--1910-1920.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1910-1920.; Grand Junction (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Grand Junction--1910-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--Grand Junction--1910-1920.;...
- 1912?
- Bannock St. bridge
- View of the Bannock Street Bridge over Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado. The bridge has a metal railing and street lamps on both ends.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1912]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View of Rainbow Bridge, a sandstone bridge over a dried up stream in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.; Streams--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View of Sipapu Bridge and a stream in Natural Bridges Monument, Utah. It is the highest (220 feet) and longest (268 foot span) sandstone bridge in Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Sipapu Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.; Streams--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View across Sipapu Bridge, the highest (220 feet), and longest (268 foot span) sandstone bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Sipapu Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View under Rainbow Bridge, a massive sandstone bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, includes a dried up streambed.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.; Streams--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View of massive layers of sandstone forming Rainbow Bridge, a natural bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- A man with a mule stands under Rainbow Bridge, a sandstone bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Mules--Utah--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- A man reaches into a stream clogged by pieces of fallen sandstone debris from Rainbow Bridge, a sandstone bridge above him, Natural Bridges Monument, Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.; Streams--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View of Rainbow Bridge, a sandstone bridge over a dried up stream, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.; Streams--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View under Rainbow Bridge, a sandstone bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, includes a dried up streambed.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.; Streams--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Natural Bridges, Utah
- View under Rainbow Bridge, a sandstone bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, includes a man, a mule, and large sandstone canyon walls.
- Natural Bridges National Monument (Utah)--1920-1930.; Rainbow Bridge (Utah)--1920-1930.; Canyons--Utah--1920-1930.; Mules--Utah--1920-1930.; Rock formations--Utah--1920-1930.
- [between 1922 and 1925]
- Suspension Bridge, Royal Gorge
- Tourists walk across the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, Fremont County, Colorado, over 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. American flags decorate the tall towers for the dedication of the 1260 foot long and 18 feet wide bridge. Built by the Royal...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--1920-1930.
- 1929 December 5
- Federal Blvd concrete bridge just east of Barnum Junction
- View of a bridge over Denver Tramway Company railroad tracks and a creek near Barnum Junction at 13th (Thirteenth) Avenue and Federal Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. A small wood frame building is near one end of the bridge. Shows wooden stairs and...
- Denver Tramway Corporation (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Pedestrian bridges--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Street railroad tracks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [either 1922 or 1923]
- Hancock - 1941 RR bridge
- A bridge, used by the Denver and South Park railroad, crosses Chalk Creek in Hancock, Colorado. The abutments, made of cut stone, are deteriorating, as have the timbers that comprise the bridge. A stone wall beneath the bridge helps to channel the...
- Hancock (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Hancock--1940-1950.
- 1941
- Roaring Fork bridge
- A man and a boy are on the Roaring Fork Bridge near Aspen, Colorado. The man lies on his stomach on the split rails of the bridge and rests his chin on his hands. The boy wearing breeches, a coat, long boots, and a cap, stands by the rails near...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bridges--Colorado--Aspen--1910-1920.
- 1910
- Dale Creek bridge near Sherman
- A view of the Dale Creek trestle railroad bridge near Sherman (Albany County), Wyoming shows a Union Pacific Railroad engine and cars on the bridge. A wooden building is near the base of the bridge.
- Union Pacific Railroad Company--1860-1880.; Albany County (Wyo.)--1860-1880.; Dale Creek (Colo. and Wyo.)--1860-1880.; Railroad bridges--Wyoming--Albany County--1860-1880.; Trestles--Wyoming--Albany County--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1880?]
- Bismarck bridge under construction
- View of construction of railroad bridge with large group of people gathered to watch. Several horse-drawn carriages are present. Bridge is the Northern Pacific Railroad's bridge over the Missouri River near Bismarck, North Dakota.
- Missouri River--1880-1890.; Construction--North Dakota--Bismarck--1880-1890.; Railroad bridges--1880-1890.; Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
- [between 1881 and 1882]
- Bridge at Huntsmans
- View of Huntsman's Bridge on the Colorado Central Railroad, just west of Chimney Gulch, on Clear Creek in Clear Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, Colorado. Shows a wooden railroad bridge built on a stone block foundation and rocky canyon walls. A...
- Colorado Central Railroad Company--1870-1880.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1870-1880.; Clear Creek Canyon (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Jefferson County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Jefferson County--1870-1880.;...
- [between 1871 and 1880?]
- Preparing to dynamite D. & R.G. Bridge from sands in river bed
- Men sit on the edge of an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad bridge, or stand on flood debris beside a submerged Denver and Rio Grande Railroad bridge in the Arkansas River in Pueblo (Pueblo County), Colorado. Shows a pile driver, ropes and...
- Ridgway, Arthur Osbourne, 1870-1953.; Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--Disasters--1920-1930.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--Disasters--1920-1930.; Arkansas River--1920-1930.; Pueblo (Colo.)--1920-1930.;...
- 1921 June
- North Platte Bridge
- View of a wooden bridge over the North Platte River in North Platte (Lincoln County), Nebraska. Union Pacific Railroad tracks are on the narrow bridge.
- Union Pacific Railroad Company--1860-1870.; North Platte (Neb.)--1860-1870.; North Platte River--1860-1870.; Railroad bridges--Nebraska--North Platte--1860-1870.; Rivers--Nebraska--North Platte--1860-1870.
- 1867
- Bridge over Loup Forks at Columbus, Nebraska
- Men and saddled horses stand on a wooden bridge over the Loup River in Columbus (Platte County), Nebraska. Shows horse-drawn carriages on the bridge and trees at the edge of the river in the distance.
- Columbus (Neb.)--1860-1870.; Loup River (Neb.)--1860-1870.; Bridges--Nebraska--Columbus--1860-1870.; Rivers--Nebraska--Columbus--1860-1870.
- 1867
- "Bailey Bridge" at Malandrone, Italy
- The bridge at Malandrone was needed to support the Tenth Mountain Division's attack on March 3, 1945. To complete it many men died. The Germans shelled the draw continuously while the work was under way, and twice knocked it out. Once complete, the...
- Bridges--Italy--1940-1950.; Soldiers--United States--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- [March] 1945
- Bridge just east of Maysville, Colorado
- View of a Denver and Rio Grande Railroad train at Maysville (Chaffee County), Colorado. Shows locomotive number 52 and box cars on the bridge at the North Fork of the South Arkansas River. Men in work clothes stand on and near the train, snow...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1890-1900.; Maysville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; South Arkansas River, North Fork (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Maysville--1890-1900.; Railroads--Colorado--Maysville--1890-1900.;...
- 1896 Dec. 15
- The bridge, Royal Gorge
- View of the hanging bridge, a suspension bridge with overhead girders, in Royal Gorge (Fremont County), Colorado. Denver and Rio Grande tracks are on the bridge beside the Arkansas River in the narrow canyon.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1900.; Arkansas river--1880-1900.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont County--1880-1900.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Fremont...
- [between 1883 and 1900?]
- At Saw Mill Bridge, Eldora (L#179)
- A horse is stopped on the far side of the Saw Mill Bridge in the woods near Eldora in Boulder County, Colorado. Tall pine trees stand in the background. Several fallen trees lie in the foreground. The bridge is made of cut logs. Additional logs...
- Eldora (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Bridges--Colorado--Eldora--1900-1920.; Mills--Colorado--Eldora--1900-1920.; Pines--Colorado--Eldora--1900-1920.
- [between 1899 and 1920?]
- Ocean Wave Bridge, Lake City
- Ocean Wave Bridge, north of town, over the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, Lake City, Colorado, a wood-beam and plank suspension bridge. George Betts and James Browning were hanged by a lynch mob on April 26, 1882 for the murder of Sheriff...
- Gunnison River (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Lake City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bridges--Colorado--Lake City--1890-1900.
- [1898]
- Missouri Pacific R.R., Houston-North Shore electric interurban car 52X crossing Bayou Bridge, Goose Creek, Texas.
- View of a bridge over Goose Creek in Baytown (formerly Goose Creek in Harris County), Texas. A Houston North Shore Railway (owned by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company) electric interurban car is on the bridge. Wooden pilings support the bridge.
- Houston North Shore Railway--1940-1950.; Missouri Pacific Railroad Company--1940-1950.; Baytown (Tex.)--1940-1950.; Electric railroads--Texas--Baytown--1940-1950.; Railroad bridges--Texas--Baytown--1940-1950.
- 1946 August 7
- Platte Bridge Indian battle, 1865
- View of the Battle of Platte Bridge at Platte Bridge Station (later Fort Caspar), on July 26, 1865, near present day Casper (Natrona County), Wyoming. United States Army troops stand near both ends of the bridge over the North Platte River, to...
- United States. Army--1860-1870.; Arapaho Indians--War--Wyoming--Natrona County--1860-1870.; Cheyenne Indians--War--Wyoming--Natrona County--1860-1870.; Dakota Indians--War--Wyoming--Natrona County--1860-1870.; Indians of North...
- 1933
- Old Platte bridge, Wyo., 1866
- View of a wooden bridge over the North Platte River, on the Oregon Trail, at Fort Caspar near present day Casper (Natrona County), Wyoming. A wagon train, with ox-drawn covered wagons, crosses the bridge. North American Indian and white men with...
- Fort Caspar (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; North Platte River--1860-1870.; Oregon National Historic Trail--1860-1870.; Bridges--Wyoming--Fort Caspar--1860-1870.; Log buildings--Wyoming--Fort Caspar--1860-1870.; Pioneers--Wyoming--Fort Caspar--1860-1870.;...
- 1932
- East Denver High School Annual: 1912
- 1912 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1912
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 5, 1909 March 20
- The Loop
- View of the Georgetown Loop and High Bridge of the Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Shows locomotive and cars on the High Bridge, locomotive and cars directly underneath the bridge beside Clear Creek,...
- Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company--1880-1900.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1880-1900.; Railroads--Colorado--Clear Creek...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Glasgow, [?], Glasgow & Missouri [sic] R.R.
- Aerial view of Glasgow (Howard County), Missouri and the Alton Railroad Bridge of the Chicago and Alton Railway over the Missouri River. Shows houses, trees, and smokestacks beside the river and scaffolding for the new steel railroad bridge in the...
- Chicago and Alton Railroad Company--1890-1900.; Glasgow (Mo.)--1890-1900.; Missouri River--1890-1900.; Cities & towns--Missouri--Glasgow--1890-1900.; Railroad bridges--Missouri--Glasgow--1890-1900.; Rivers--Missouri--Glasgow--1890-1900.;...
- [1899?]
- Reconnaissance of Po River from banks near San Benedetto, Italy
- Three Tenth Mountain Division, 85th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Headquarters Company soldiers make a reconnaissance of the Po River at its banks near San Benedetto during the Italian Campaign. The banks of the river are flat. Part...
- World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Po River (Italy)--1940-1950.; Soldiers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 85th.
- April 23, 1945
- City Park, North Cheyenne Canyon
- View of a wooden bridge over Cheyenne Creek in City Park, El Paso County, Colorado. The railings of the bridge are interwoven dried tree branches. Four children stand on the bridge and look into the water. Trees, rocks, flowers, and grass line the...
- City Park (El Paso County, Colo.)--1890-1910.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; North Cheyenne Creek (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bridges--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1910.; Parks--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Natural Bridges- Mesa Verde
- View of a natural bridge in Mesa Verde National Park, Montezuma County, Colorado. A sandstone rock formation creates a bridge over trees and bushes. Evergreen trees and scrub bushes grow near the top of the bridge.
- Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; National Parks & reserves--Colorado--1910-1920.; Rock formations--Colorado--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Over Cherry Creek York St.
- A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at York Street in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative cut work on the concrete side railing and four lamp posts on the four corners of the bridge railing.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Over Cherry Creek - Speer Blvd & Downing
- A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Speer Boulevard and Downing Street in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative cut work on the concrete railing, a metal pipe runs along side the bridge railing.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- D&RGW Narrow Gauge Lines Lake Fork Junction, Colorado
- View of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, Gunnison County, Colorado; shows a man fishing, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (narrow gauge) and U.S. Highway 50 trestle bridges.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1940.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Gunnison River (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Lake Fork (Hinsdale County and Gunnison County, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Gunnison County--1920-1940.;...
- [between 1922 and 1935?]
- Royal Gorge Hanging Bridge with suspension bridge under construction above, view looking east.
- View in Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado; shows Hanging Bridge, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks, the Arkansas River, and suspension bridge construction atop granite cliffs.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridge construction--Colorado--Fremont County--1920-1930.; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont County--1920-1930.; Railroad...
- 1929
- Royal Gorge bridge under construction view looking east from track in gorge at Hanging Bridge.
- View in Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado; shows Hanging Bridge, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks, the Arkansas River, and construction of the suspension bridge.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1920-1930.; Arkansas River--1920-1930.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridge construction--Colorado--Fremont County--1920-1930.; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont...
- 1929